On the thirteenth day from our original port of Hampton,VA. We found ourselves in Charleston, SC hemmed in by weather. The storm system that we had been unable to outrun was/is sitting just off the coast until at least Sunday. We have already spent a day on maintenance and upgrades. It was decided over dinner that Dennis and I would take our leave and rejoin our lives in Chicago. I don’t have the time to stay on until the weather cooperates and allows Last Chance to continue further south. Rod now has a few days to reorganize the boat as a livaboard for one and continue on when he is ready.
The new Garmin navigation system was up and working. There are still a number of issues that need to be worked out over time such as fitting a Bimini/dodger, but as anyone with a boat would know, outfitting a boat is an evolutionary process centered around the owners likes and dislikes coupled with how the boat will be used and what the boat needs to best accomplish that use.
The trip started as a long distance passage to the Caribbean and has ended up as delivering a boat and its’ new owner further south utilizing the ICW and coastal sailing. We were able to shakedown and test most of the systems of the boat and I have learned a lot in the process. Last Chance started the trip as a Great Lakes club racer and is now well on its’ way to being a tropical livaboard.
I thank Rod for the opportunity and thank y’all for reading. As far as what is next? I have no idea. (Inside joke)
Thanks Jerry for informative and entertaining narrative of the journey. Wish you all the best!
To Jerry and Dennis it was great to make your acquaintance and travel to Charlestown and enjoy some adventure and fine dining both on the boat with “cookie” doing a fantastic job as well visiting local restaurants. You guys certainly got me started and I appreciate your help and time. And yes I love the inside joke….”I have No Idea”
Thanks Jerry – loved seeing where my dad was and what he was up to! And most important now I get to threaten him with all the grand kids calling him “cookie”!
His culinary talents were invaluable!